Chapter 296
"What's wrong, Lao Ao?" Suddenly, a voice broke the silence, startling everyone.
Long Ao Tian couldn't quite explain it himself: "I just felt a chill run down my back."
Huang Fei and the others laughed, "Lao Ao, you really need to work on your fitness. Look at you, all frail. It's just a little cold breeze—why are you making such a big deal out of it?"
"Don't talk nonsense! I feel like I have endless energy. If it weren't for you guys acting on your own, would I even be in this situation?"
Hearing this, Huang Fei and the others lowered their heads in shame.
They had signed Long Ao Tian up for the swimming club without his consent.
Participation in the sports meet was mandatory for all club members.
Huang Fei had gotten the news from Shen Mengjie and hurriedly brought Long Ao Tian over, hoping to make a slight change, especially since Long Ao Tian couldn't swim.
Upon entering the swimming pool, they changed into their swimsuits and stepped onto the pool deck.
"We come here almost every week. We wanted to invite you earlier, but every weekend, you just vanished..."
As they were talking, a splash erupted at the edge of the pool.
A graceful figure emerged from the water.
She brushed the droplets from her face, removed her goggles, and playfully leaned on the edge of the pool, looking at the startled four with a smile: "Look at you guys, so jumpy."
Her gaze landed on Long Ao Tian: "A rare visitor! What brings you here?"
Huang Fei turned to Shen Mengjie and recounted the whole story with a grin.
"I see," Shen Mengjie said, then gracefully leaped from the pool, sitting at the edge. As she stood up, her swimsuit showcased her stunning figure, confidently displayed before the four.
With a mischievous smile, she looked at Long Ao Tian and said, "You could have just asked me."
Before Long Ao Tian could respond, Huang Fei quickly interjected, "Is that possible?"
"Of course!" she replied, feigning exasperation. "But is this how you ask for favors?"
"We'll cover dinner."
Shen Mengjie chuckled at Long Ao Tian: "Someone said he wanted to treat me to pig trotters to make up for it. Oh, it's been days, and I still don't know when he meant by 'sometime'..."
Long Ao Tian realized she was teasing him, so he held up two fingers: "Two meals..."
Chapter 361: Offending a Woman Like This is Terrifying
Huang Fei gazed at Shen Mengjie in her swimsuit, grinning foolishly: "Forget two meals; I'd take ten!"
Shen Mengjie shot him a glance: "Stop being silly. Just help Long Ao Tian get used to it first. You don't want to end up choking and embarrassing yourself."
With that, she dove into the pool, her delicate fingers gliding across the surface, sending ripples dancing. Her soft waist swayed gently in the water, her perfect curves radiating an irresistible charm, leaving Huang Fei utterly captivated.
He slapped his forehead: "Still staring? Hurry up and teach me! If I choke, you three will be the eternal villains!"
The training continued until it ended.
Shen Mengjie elegantly stretched her body, droplets cascading down her long curves, creating a flowing work of art on her skin. But when she glanced at the four of them splashing around in the pool, she rolled her eyes in exasperation.
"Hey, you four, stop playing around! Get changed and wait for me outside."
Hearing Shen Mengjie's call, the four who were still frolicking in the pool swam over to the edge.
Huang Fei swam, while Long Ao Tian walked step by step.
"Got it, we'll wait for you outside. No rush; it's cold out. Dry your hair before coming out," Huang Fei said, swimming to the edge and looking up at Shen Mengjie with concern.
During this time, Shen Mengjie had become much warmer towards him, and their occasional conversations were quite pleasant.
Huang Fei was very pleased with this change and felt confident he could win Shen Mengjie over in the future.
"Where are your eyes wandering?" Shen Mengjie shot Huang Fei a playful glare, then crossed her long legs.
Perhaps it was the boys' natural shyness, but Huang Fei could only smile awkwardly: "What do you want to eat later?"
"Hot pot! This weather is perfect for it."
"Sounds good."
He glanced back at the approaching trio, urging Shen Mengjie to change first.
Shen Mengjie shot him a look of annoyance, "I'm in a swimsuit, you know!" She wrapped herself in a towel and headed toward the changing room.
Huang Fei just stood there, grinning at Shen Mengjie, increasingly convinced that she was worth it.
Her sexy face and fiery figure were simply his ideal.
Seeing Huang Fei's lewd expression, the other three exchanged glances and, amidst his pleas for mercy, tossed him into the pool.
Emerging from the water, he shouted at their retreating backs, "Hot pot for lunch! Hot pot!"
The three didn't even look back as they left!
"I've already written the top ten core theories of love, the confession edition!"
In an instant, three splashes echoed as they jumped back into the pool, and soon after, Huang Fei was hoisted out by the trio.
"You guys are smart! Pulling me out today means you hit the jackpot."
Huang Fei beamed with pride: "I've summarized countless people's confession experiences into just two words. I'll show you later; it'll broaden your horizons!"
In the changing room, Long Ao Tian and the others looked at Huang Fei's phone notes, where the word "sincerity" was written in bold, and they couldn't help but frown.
"Seriously, just two words? You're quite the talent!"
"Getting tough, huh? Your fists are hard now!"
"I haven't felt this murderous in ages. Lao Huang, you're the first!"
Meanwhile, Huang Fei was already dressed and quietly making his way to the exit. "I'll go reserve a table for hot pot."
Seeing this, Long Ao Tian quickly started putting on his clothes: "Wait up! I need to talk to you about something."
"Yeah, just a sec! We're almost ready!" Xu Shuai and Li Longlong also hurriedly got dressed!
Noticing this, Huang Fei didn't even bother to grab his phone and turned to run. Being a track athlete, Long Ao Tian and the others couldn't catch up with him!
Watching the three of them panting and exhausted, Huang Fei couldn't help but laugh. Sometimes, a guy's happiness is just that simple.
"What are you guys doing?" Shen Mengjie asked, looking at the four of them, hands on their hips, panting.
Huang Fei turned to Shen Mengjie, about to explain that they were just playing around.
But in the next moment, three figures rushed past him, and sensing something, he turned slowly to see the three of them surrounding him: "Can you give me another chance?"
"It's too late. We already gave you a chance, but when we saw those two words, nothing you say matters anymore."
Now it was Long Ao Tian and the others who were laughing heartily!
Seeing the four of them having fun, Shen Mengjie couldn't help but smile.
She took out her phone and messaged Han Xiaojing and Wang Lijuan, arranging to meet at the school gate, then approached the still-playful four: "Hey, stop messing around! Let's go; Xiaojing and Lijuan are already on their way to the gate."
The three looked at Huang Fei: "This time, hot pot saved you!"
"Here's your phone." Long Ao Tian pulled Huang Fei's phone from his pocket and handed it to him.
...
Two tables were pushed together, with two steaming copper pots. This wasn't their first time dining together.
Everyone was already familiar with the routine, and no one was being polite.
During the meal, Huang Fei also took the opportunity to ask Long Ao Tian about the distribution of club responsibilities.
Shen Mengjie looked at Long Ao Tian, biting her chopsticks, her red lips gently sucking, then she smiled softly: "Watch the screen. When I count down from three, two, one, whistle. Don't say I didn't take care of you; this spot is highly sought after."
"Even though it's just the basic points, it should be enough for you, right?"
"Thanks, is this going to be a hassle?" Long Ao Tian asked sincerely, as it was indeed important to him.
Shen Mengjie slowly dipped lamb slices into the pot, her eyes subtly glancing at Long Ao Tian, then she smiled slightly and said softly, "It's not a hassle for me at all."
That infuriatingly flippant tone made one feel both love and hate!
"I didn't help you last time, so consider this an apology for that."
"Just to prevent some people from being petty and secretly complaining behind my back."
Long Ao Tian cleared his throat. After the recent shift in his family dynamics, he understood that he could never argue logic with girls.
Because they wouldn't engage in logical debates; if they wanted to target you, their initial moves would be to twist the narrative, and turning black into white was just basic strategy. Even if you had a point, they'd find a way to win.
Especially with a girl like Shen Mengjie, who was sharp with her words. Trying to reason with her would leave you feeling like a fool.
Huang Fei nudged Long Ao Tian with his shoulder and whispered, "What's going on?"
"Nothing, just a little misunderstanding."
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